Ruth Jackson

Another new addition at the Budget expands the range of tax-free saving options

Banks are a good place to start for larger loans, but are not competitive for smaller amounts

Rates are currently at rock-bottom lows amid as base rates remain at record lows

Soon you won't have to put in your card or pin at a cash machine - or remember passwords at all

From April you will no longer be taxed on a large portion of savings, so do you need to bother with Isas?

So-called If Isas offer attractive interest rates but do involve taking on more risk

From ensuring you limit taxes on savings to reviewing your debt, top tips to improve your financial position.

Isas are a great long-term savings tool, but they often don't offer the best rates.

The government hopes the Help to Buy ISA will put young people on the property ladder

Study shows older people are now saving more than younger peers, but they may not be doing so wisely

More than a third of mortgages taken out today will end when the borrower is over 65

If you live abroad, make a mistake on your application or simply don't make the bank money, they may seek to offload you

Check any contact you are unsure of and ensure your passwords and system access are secure

Rise in property prices and freezing of allowance responsible for five-year high tax take

Lenders to be probed over existing borrowers who have been told they cannot afford to pay less

You now have 30 days to get a refund on faulty goods - and digital products and services are also covered

Since the advent of pension freedoms, scammers have devised new ways to get hold of your savings

It's not just holiday money – savings and mortgage rates could also be affected by the Greek crisis

Do you have foreign cash piling up in drawers? Here's how to put it to good use

Rules governing the state pension are about to change dramatically and many pensioners have been left in the dark

Challenger banks may have unfamiliar names, but they offer security as well as good returns

Delayed flights are on the rise, but EU rules give you a better chance of claiming compensation

Capital One and Sainsbury's are among the first to trim cashback and loyalty rewards

The amount you can put into Premium Bonds is about to rise, but for the average investor they're a bad deal

New rules have made mortgages harder to come by, but trying to trick the banks could backfire

Con artists are lining up to take advantage of the new pension rules. Here's how to avoid the scams

Money languishing in Child Trust Funds could be earning far more interest if you make a simple switch

The Isa rush is over, but smart savers will already be planning their tax-free investment for the new tax year

There is still time to get your ISA up and running before the tax year comes to an end this Sunday

The financial year ends in a matter of weeks, so make sure you're not letting tax allowances go to waste

With allegations of tax evasion flying, here's how to be sure of staying on the right side of the law

Most bank accounts come with costs, hidden or otherwise, and choosing the best can be a minefield